Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad

• 1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
• 1/2 c. chopped green or red onions
• 1/2 c. (1 stalk) chopped celery
• 1/2 c. (1 small) chopped green pepper
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 c. Ranch salad dressing
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 10 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled, or 1/2 c. imitation bacon bits (fresh is best)
• 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced (optional)

1. In a large clear bowl, layer lettuce and onions.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup Ranch dressing evenly over top.
3. Layer celery, green pepper and peas.
4. Spread remaining salad dressing over top.
5. Sprinkle sugar, cheese and bacon on top.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
7. Add water chestnuts.
8. Toss before serving.
9. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

head lettuce, onions, celery, green pepper, frozen peas, sugar, salad dressing, cheddar cheese, bacon, water chestnuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1071140 (may not work)